During my travels meeting eco-builders in northern New Mexico and southern Colorado the conversation often quickly turns to the difference between Europe and the USA. People are keen to know whether life is better across the Atlantic. Many lament that Europe is so much further forward in terms of environmental legislation and regulations, expressing a … Continue reading Freedom to experiment in eco-building
Gender and ecobuilding 2: Communication not strength
As I am travelling around different eco-build sites I continue to ask about the importance of gender in eco-building.. Unfortunately, examples of women being leaders and full participants in build projects are rare - though I am aware of some great examples such as the Mud Girls in Canada and Amazonnails in Britain. In some … Continue reading Gender and ecobuilding 2: Communication not strength
The gender difference in eco-building
In recent visits to a variety of eco-communities across Britain and to eco-build sites I have realised quite how gendered everything still is, even in places where you might expect a more 'progressive' view. There exists a presumption that men like to build and that women like to garden and cook. When I ask people … Continue reading The gender difference in eco-building
ECO-HOMES + COMMUNITIES 